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L700 MGR

1993 MG RV8

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

9,200 mi
Last recorded9,200 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1993 MG RV833,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL700 MGR
MakeMG
ModelRV8
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 9,200 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 9,195 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2021 8,877 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 8,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 8,342 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 8,161 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 7,324 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 6,929 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 6,504 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,868 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 5,321 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 4,373 miles

How Reliable is the MG RV8?

Based on 13,900 MOT tests across 933 vehicles.

86.2%
Pass Rate
613
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
933
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 153
brake recording little or no effort 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 113
Stop lamp not working 107
Headlamp aim too high 84
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L700 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8 in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1993 MG RV8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 33,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG RV8 fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L700 MGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG RV8 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this MG RV8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L700 MGR registered?

L700 MGR is a 1993 MG RV8, first registered on 16 September 1993.

Is L700 MGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L700 MGR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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